the rounded portion of the brain, directly behind the cerebrum in birds and mammals, that serves mainly to coordinate movement, posture, and balance. [1555â65; < Latin: brain, diminutive of cerebrum (for formation see castle)] cer`eâ¢belâ²lar, adj.
A pulled muscle is a painful injury that is caused when muscle fibers become torn. These injuries are usually caused by engaging in physical activity without properly warming up first. They can also occur when a person who is not in shape does something that is strenuous to the muscles.
Muscle strain (also called a pulled muscle) happens when one of your muscles is over-stretched or torn. The main muscles that tend to be affected are listed below. 1  The calf muscles at the back of your lower legs.2  These muscles help you to raise your heel. 3  The quadriceps muscles at the front of your thigh.uscle strain (also called a pulled muscle) happens when one of your muscles is over-stretched or torn. The main muscles that tend to be affected are listed below. 1  The calf muscles at the back of your lower legs.